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Ehrlich Pest Control
4.3(
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Maple Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1921

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a fantastic experience with Ehrlich Southeast. Their customer service was excellent, from scheduling the appointment to the completion of the service. Their technicians were friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient, and they ensured my property was pest-free. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of pest control services."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Platinum Wildlife Removal
4.4(
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Maple Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Their animal removal service is incredible! They are the best service provider in the area."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Michigan Animal Control, LLC
4.7(
44
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Pest Control - Birds and Bats

Serving Maple Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Sal was here less than an hour after I talked to him on the phone. He was very professional and kind. He also gave me several recommendations as to what we could do to prevent pests from getting into our home in the future. I would not hesitate to call Michigan Animal Control again, if the need arises."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Terminix
3.7(
472
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Maple Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Explained what was necessary to remove yellow jackets and hornets from my crawl space. Both nests were eliminated quickly. Circled the house 3 times before he left."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

While doggie doors are convenient for pet owners, they do offer a few drawbacks. For instance, they’re small enough that unwanted critters could come into the house, such as raccoons, snakes, rats, and insects.

They’re also large enough that small children can escape through them, which can be a serious concern to parents of young children.

Finally, doggie doors can make it difficult to regulate your home’s temperature because they constantly let in hot or cold outside air.

Take a few preventative measures to prevent mice from chewing your car wires. First, consider adding a few drops of a taste deterrent, such as pine-based floor cleaner or peppermint oil. Also, regularly starting your vehicle, even if you don't drive it frequently, can discourage rodents from nesting in the engine bay, as they prefer quieter and sheltered environments. Finally, consider leaving your car's hood up at night when parked in a garage, which makes the engine bay less inviting for rodents as it becomes less dark, warm, and comfortable.

You know if you have a skunk hole if you can smell the skunk’s musk. Skunks have a strong odor even when they aren’t spraying due to threats, and you may smell it coming from under a building or another hiding spot, such as a shrub or wood pile. They may also dig shallow holes around a lawn in search of food.

Numerous predators kill hornets, including frogs, birds, lizards, bats, spiders, and hedgehogs. Some larger predators, including rats, skunks, and racoons, will occasionally attack a hornet nest in order to eat the larvae inside. These natural predators typically don’t eat enough hornets to make them an effective form of hornet control. 

It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:

  • Sounds: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.

  • Droppings: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.

When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.

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